Now I See You Now I Don't

Today I must confess. I thought it was a teenager thing to hide from someone. But it’s not. And I’m not talking about playing hide-and-seek, but about almost throwing yourself into a bush so that you do not have to say “Hi” to someone.  The other day I saw myself twisting my head like The Exorcist not to say "hello" and have the useless chit chat to catch up.

There were no bushes, walls, or rack of clothing to hide. We walked next to each other, in opposite directions, in a matter of seconds. I don't know if she recognized me. I remembered her from high school but didn't want to "go back" so I pretended not to see her and walked away. What a joy!

Remember? Now I see you now I don't.

I don’t know if it was "childish" on my part, but I don’t feel like having meaningless conversations were empty promises are thrown in; in which you have to ask for someone else from back in the day -out of courtesy or because you don’t remember anything else about this person-, and end with an ungrateful hug to be forgotten again.  Heck no. I don’t put up with it anymore. I want honest words, kisses, and hugs that come from the heart. Is it too much to ask?

So I ask, am I the only one who does the "stop, drop and roll" or is someone else with me?

Side dish: "Lush Life" by Zara Larsson.